St Patrick's Day Weekend Breaks, Short Breaks and Holidays in Ireland

St Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other so where better to celebrate it on the 17th March than in Ireland itself, on a cottage short break or self catering holiday?

St Patrick's Day Cottage Breaks in Ireland

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. St Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the 17th Century but over time it has become associated with everything Irish, celebrating the Irish culture and you can expect there to be lots of shamrocks and green & gold everywhere you look! Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

St Patrick's is an exciting time to visit Ireland with lots to see and do including festivals, parades and parties. Of course if you want to head to the biggest party of all head for the Dublin St Patrick's Festival a 4 day extravaganza that is enjoyed by over a million people each year. In 2012 the Festival runs between the 14th-18th March and you can find out more on the Festival website.

If you are looking for some inspiration for your St Patrick's Day break check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages and apartments- which you can view, check availability and book online.

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Walsh Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Walsh Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Walsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Walsh Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Number 19 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 19 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 19 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 19 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 19 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Garden

Maryville in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Maryville, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Maryville in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maryville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maryville start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maryville


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

21 Brittas Bay Park in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland East

21 Brittas Bay Park, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

21 Brittas Bay Park self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 21 Brittas Bay Park start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Brittas Bay Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

St Finians Bay Cottage in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Finians Bay Cottage, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Finians Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at St Finians Bay Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Finians Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Wing in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Wing, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Wing self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wing start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ard Mo Chroi in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland South

Ard Mo Chroi, Ballyvourney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ard Mo Chroi self catering accommodation in Ballyvourney, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ard Mo Chroi start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Mo Chroi


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stone Cottage Apartment in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage Apartment, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage Apartment self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage Apartment start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage Apartment


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fernwood in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fernwood, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fernwood self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fernwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fernwood start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fernwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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